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Nightcreature #2
Hunter's Moon
Leigh Tyler was once a kindergarten teacher with starry-eyed dreams-dreams that turned into nightmares when the biggest mistake she ever made came back to tear her world apart. Now, Leigh lives only for the hunt. Werewolves are her prey, and love is no longer an option.
Leigh has been called to Wisconsin for something big. As long as it means killing fanged and furry demons, she's up for it. But the worst is yet to come, because something stronger and smarter than the average beast is on the prowl...and it's doing Leigh's work for her. Intoxicating and intriguing, Damien Fitzgerald is making Leigh question her vow never to let another man into her bed, or her heart. Every moment with him brings forth familiar-and dangerous-urges. Urges that may prove too strong to resist. Leigh's job is a dance with death, and she has no intention of letting Damian become involved and get hurt. Especially now that she knows her enemy is watching from the forest. Waiting for her first wrong step...
Leigh has been called to Wisconsin for something big. As long as it means killing fanged and furry demons, she's up for it. But the worst is yet to come, because something stronger and smarter than the average beast is on the prowl...and it's doing Leigh's work for her. Intoxicating and intriguing, Damien Fitzgerald is making Leigh question her vow never to let another man into her bed, or her heart. Every moment with him brings forth familiar-and dangerous-urges. Urges that may prove too strong to resist. Leigh's job is a dance with death, and she has no intention of letting Damian become involved and get hurt. Especially now that she knows her enemy is watching from the forest. Waiting for her first wrong step...
352 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published February 1, 2005
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About the author
Lori Handeland
122 books1,347 followersLori Handeland is a five-time nominee and two-time winner of the prestigious RITA Award from Romance Writers of America, as well as the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over sixty novels spanning the genres of paranormal romance, urban fantasy, contemporary romance, historical romance and historical fantasy.
After a quarter-century of success and accolades, she began a new chapter in her career with her women’s fiction debut, Just Once (Severn House, January 2019), which received a coveted, starred review from Library Journal and was optioned as a feature film by Catalyst Global Media.
Lori lives in Southern Wisconsin with her husband of over thirty-five years. In between writing and reading, she enjoys long walks with their rescue mutt, Arnold, and visits from her two grown sons, awesome daughter-in-law and perfectly adorable grandchildren.
After a quarter-century of success and accolades, she began a new chapter in her career with her women’s fiction debut, Just Once (Severn House, January 2019), which received a coveted, starred review from Library Journal and was optioned as a feature film by Catalyst Global Media.
Lori lives in Southern Wisconsin with her husband of over thirty-five years. In between writing and reading, she enjoys long walks with their rescue mutt, Arnold, and visits from her two grown sons, awesome daughter-in-law and perfectly adorable grandchildren.
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May 20, 2016
I wanted to write well elaborated review of this one but the way I’m going with the series (currently I’m on #4 of the series), it is difficult.
It is re-read, so it is enough proof that I like it very much. This is story of Leigh (the Jager-Suchers agent) and werewolf love interest Damien.
I found few repeated sentences when I compared with 1# but that is okay, it’d be okay if someone decides to read it stand-alone. But I’d recommend to read in sequence.
It is re-read, so it is enough proof that I like it very much. This is story of Leigh (the Jager-Suchers agent) and werewolf love interest Damien.
I found few repeated sentences when I compared with 1# but that is okay, it’d be okay if someone decides to read it stand-alone. But I’d recommend to read in sequence.
March 30, 2016
So a long time ago (9-12 years), I read the first book, Blue Moon, in this series. I vaguely remember enjoying it, but apparently never moved on to the next book. Subsequently I started Handeland's Phoenix Chronicles, but never finished it out either. Last summer, I read In the Air Tonight for BSB, loved it and realized characters appearing toward the end of the book were tied to the Nightcreature series. Since then, this series has been on my mind and I decide I would give it another try this year. So far, I'm really glad I did.
Leigh Tyler once made a mistake and paid for it with nightmares. Recruited by Mandenauer, she's hunted werewolves for the Jager-Suchers ever since. Haunted by her losses, she resists getting close to anyone and fights her attraction to Damien when she meets him. They moved from Insta-Lust to Love rather abruptly, but I still enjoyed seeing their relationship grow. I hope I get to see more of them in future books.
The couple from the first book were present and I loved the snarky interchanges between Leigh and Jessie. Overall a fun paranormal romance and I'll definitely continue with this series. I've already requested book 3 from the library.
Leigh Tyler once made a mistake and paid for it with nightmares. Recruited by Mandenauer, she's hunted werewolves for the Jager-Suchers ever since. Haunted by her losses, she resists getting close to anyone and fights her attraction to Damien when she meets him. They moved from Insta-Lust to Love rather abruptly, but I still enjoyed seeing their relationship grow. I hope I get to see more of them in future books.
The couple from the first book were present and I loved the snarky interchanges between Leigh and Jessie. Overall a fun paranormal romance and I'll definitely continue with this series. I've already requested book 3 from the library.
June 11, 2016
3.5 stars.
September 2, 2018
This book series is surprisingly good. It has suspense, romance, legends, and mystery. It’s even funny at times. Each character is unique in what they bring to the story. The author intertwines each characters strengths and weaknesses in a way that complement each other and bring out the best part in each of them. She builds on the story with each book. Even though the books could be read as stand-alone, The books build on each other to create a bigger story. Thumbs up, I give it four stars.
February 6, 2018
Liked it well enough, but since this is a series, the rest of the story will continue in the following books and I'm not up for reading them at the moment.
July 24, 2010
After the 2nd installment of this series, I'm still feeling the same way. I liked it, better story than the first and wasn't as slow as the first but my problem is the H/H. The H/H really don't seem to have much of a connection. It's more like lust then all of a sudden 3/4 way thru the book, they profess their love, just like that. There's wasn't any build up and I didn't feel any emotional tie between these two.
Another problem is are the sex scenes. They're WAY too short in my opinion. I'm used to reading sex scenes that are like 2 pages at least, lots of sensuality, details, foreplay, pillow talk etc. In these books, it's a paragraph or 2 and that's it. I felt unsatisfied............lol.
I'm used to great writers like Lora Leigh, Christine Feehan, J.R Ward, Jeaniene Frost,Kresley Cole, Larissa Ione etc......... and this author is not in their league at all.
What I DID like was we get to see the other characters from the first book. I know we'll also see the characters from the 1st and 2nd in the 3rd installment as well. Of course I loved my HEA...........
I'm on to the 3rd installment, but that will be it for me. Won't be getting the rest of the series and will be returning these to the used book store...........
Another problem is are the sex scenes. They're WAY too short in my opinion. I'm used to reading sex scenes that are like 2 pages at least, lots of sensuality, details, foreplay, pillow talk etc. In these books, it's a paragraph or 2 and that's it. I felt unsatisfied............lol.
I'm used to great writers like Lora Leigh, Christine Feehan, J.R Ward, Jeaniene Frost,Kresley Cole, Larissa Ione etc......... and this author is not in their league at all.
What I DID like was we get to see the other characters from the first book. I know we'll also see the characters from the 1st and 2nd in the 3rd installment as well. Of course I loved my HEA...........
I'm on to the 3rd installment, but that will be it for me. Won't be getting the rest of the series and will be returning these to the used book store...........
November 29, 2010
Leigh Tyler was once a kindergarten teacher with starry-eyed dreams-dreams that turned into nightmares when the biggest mistake she ever made came back to tear her world apart. Now, Leigh lives only for the hunt. Werewolves are her prey, and love is no longer an option.Leigh has been called to Wisconsin for something big. As long as it means killing fanged and furry dem more » ons, she's up for it. But the worst is yet to come, because something stronger and smarter than the average beast is on the prowl...and it's doing Leigh's work for her. Intoxicating and intriguing, Damien Fitzgerald is making Leigh question her vow never to let another man into her bed, or her heart. Every moment with him brings forth familiar-and dangerous-urges. Urges that may prove too strong to resist. Leigh's job is a dance with death, and she has no intention of letting Damian become involved and get hurt.
Really enjoying the series so far, glad to see this series moving along.. I also enjoyed how the previous characters were carried over into this one.
Leigh, went through alot in her life and to finally meet someone who was there for her in the end was really nice. I'm not gonna give anything away.. I dont do spolers..
Really enjoying the series so far, glad to see this series moving along.. I also enjoyed how the previous characters were carried over into this one.
Leigh, went through alot in her life and to finally meet someone who was there for her in the end was really nice. I'm not gonna give anything away.. I dont do spolers..
October 16, 2022
This is why I stopped buying random books from stores! Ugh, you can not put wolves on the cover and then have them be the most horrible creatures and deserved to be murdered! I was looking for werewolf romance, and I guess technically it was? But like, also, just ugh.
Granted, I will give that the book sucked me in until about half-way through and I started skim reading. Also the writing wasn't terrible, it was actually perfect for me. And while the plot of was kind of bananas and had so much going on, I at least wanted to know how this book ended, but it is not a series for me to continue on with.
Granted, I will give that the book sucked me in until about half-way through and I started skim reading. Also the writing wasn't terrible, it was actually perfect for me. And while the plot of was kind of bananas and had so much going on, I at least wanted to know how this book ended, but it is not a series for me to continue on with.
August 27, 2024
I did not like this MC - within pages I was making notes that she was stupidly violent, did not follow clear instructions - as a paranormal agent she has a job and a SOP - and she’s just dumb.
Hector was just… sighs.
2 stars
Hector was just… sighs.
2 stars
June 15, 2025
Good Book
This is the second book in a series. I really enjoyed it. I like Lori Handeland.
Jessie and Will are back, in a secondary role. Leigh, an ex-grade school teacher, is a Jager-Sucher. Her family and fiancé were killed by a werewolf who was infatuated with her. Damien is a drifter who runs the bar that’s under her temporary apartment. He’s hot but she’s dedicated to her job - killing werewolves.
This is the second book in a series. I really enjoyed it. I like Lori Handeland.
Jessie and Will are back, in a secondary role. Leigh, an ex-grade school teacher, is a Jager-Sucher. Her family and fiancé were killed by a werewolf who was infatuated with her. Damien is a drifter who runs the bar that’s under her temporary apartment. He’s hot but she’s dedicated to her job - killing werewolves.
September 21, 2018
I enjoyed rereading this book in the new edition. I read it several times in paperback. I love this closed-off heroine and her quest for revenge, and how that quest is derailed by the male puzzle piece that doesn't quite fit in her life.
July 21, 2021
Book Two of the Night creature series
I read this book back when it first came out in the early 2000’s. I enjoyed it just as much as I did then. The premise of werewolves being created by Mengele during WW2 is fascinating. Please read the books, they’re excellent.
I read this book back when it first came out in the early 2000’s. I enjoyed it just as much as I did then. The premise of werewolves being created by Mengele during WW2 is fascinating. Please read the books, they’re excellent.
June 20, 2017
meh @ ending
July 18, 2019
Fun, but to similar to the first book.
February 6, 2011
The Book: Hunter’s Moon by Lori Handeland
The Particulars: Paranormal romance, St Martin’s, available both in print and e-book
Why was it in my TBR? Because I like Lori Handeland’s contemporaries.
The Review:
The blurb:
Leigh Tyler was once a kindergarten teacher with starry-eyed dreams-dreams that turned into nightmares when the biggest mistake she ever made came back to tear her world apart. Now, Leigh lives only for the hunt. Werewolves are her prey, and love is no longer an option.
Leigh has been called to Wisconsin for something big. As long as it means killing fanged and furry demons, she's up for it. But the worst is yet to come, because something stronger and smarter than the average beast is on the prowl...and it's doing Leigh's work for her. Intoxicating and intriguing, Damien Fitzgerald is making Leigh question her vow never to let another man into her bed, or her heart. Every moment with him brings forth familiar-and dangerous-urges. Urges that may prove too strong to resist. Leigh's job is a dance with death, and she has no intention of letting Damian become involved and get hurt. Especially now that she knows her enemy is watching from the forest. Waiting for her first wrong step..
My impressions:
I bought this ages ago. Read it and forgot about it. The reason that I picked it up was that I reviewed it on my blog. “ It was good. I liked it.” Since my memory told me I had felt meh about it, I decided to re-read it. ( And improve the review). Was my memory right? No. It was far from meh.
Lori Handeland have created a scarred heroine, but physically and mentally. The scars are a central part of Leigh’s character, but she refused to let them rule her life. Instead she hunts down her demons and kills them. Again and Again. At the start of the novel, this is all that matters to her. She lives a lonely life, constantly on the move.
When she is sent to Crow Valley, her life is kicked out of the rut. Suddenly, she have a trainee. And, she cannot seem to keep her hands off the local bartender.
I liked how she struggled with her past. How it kept her questioning what she saw. Questioning what she felt.
This story was rollercoaster, featuring a wounded heroine on a collision course with her past.
Highly recommended.
The Particulars: Paranormal romance, St Martin’s, available both in print and e-book
Why was it in my TBR? Because I like Lori Handeland’s contemporaries.
The Review:
The blurb:
Leigh Tyler was once a kindergarten teacher with starry-eyed dreams-dreams that turned into nightmares when the biggest mistake she ever made came back to tear her world apart. Now, Leigh lives only for the hunt. Werewolves are her prey, and love is no longer an option.
Leigh has been called to Wisconsin for something big. As long as it means killing fanged and furry demons, she's up for it. But the worst is yet to come, because something stronger and smarter than the average beast is on the prowl...and it's doing Leigh's work for her. Intoxicating and intriguing, Damien Fitzgerald is making Leigh question her vow never to let another man into her bed, or her heart. Every moment with him brings forth familiar-and dangerous-urges. Urges that may prove too strong to resist. Leigh's job is a dance with death, and she has no intention of letting Damian become involved and get hurt. Especially now that she knows her enemy is watching from the forest. Waiting for her first wrong step..
My impressions:
I bought this ages ago. Read it and forgot about it. The reason that I picked it up was that I reviewed it on my blog. “ It was good. I liked it.” Since my memory told me I had felt meh about it, I decided to re-read it. ( And improve the review). Was my memory right? No. It was far from meh.
Lori Handeland have created a scarred heroine, but physically and mentally. The scars are a central part of Leigh’s character, but she refused to let them rule her life. Instead she hunts down her demons and kills them. Again and Again. At the start of the novel, this is all that matters to her. She lives a lonely life, constantly on the move.
When she is sent to Crow Valley, her life is kicked out of the rut. Suddenly, she have a trainee. And, she cannot seem to keep her hands off the local bartender.
I liked how she struggled with her past. How it kept her questioning what she saw. Questioning what she felt.
This story was rollercoaster, featuring a wounded heroine on a collision course with her past.
Highly recommended.
December 17, 2018
Would I recommend? Yes
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Things I liked: I love how Leigh Tyler went from being a kindergarten teacher to a werewolf Hunter.
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Things I didn’t like: I have to admit, this book did have too much sex in it. I understand that there was sex in the first one also but I think this went a little over.
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Overall: I love the suspense, romance and mystery that these books bring. Lori Handeland brings both strengths and weaknesses into each character.
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Things I liked: I love how Leigh Tyler went from being a kindergarten teacher to a werewolf Hunter.
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Things I didn’t like: I have to admit, this book did have too much sex in it. I understand that there was sex in the first one also but I think this went a little over.
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Overall: I love the suspense, romance and mystery that these books bring. Lori Handeland brings both strengths and weaknesses into each character.
August 17, 2025
2018 = 3 stars
2021 = reread to write review
🐺 𝘼 𝙋𝙉𝙍 𝙍𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙒𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙬𝙤𝙡𝙛 𝙃𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨
It’s pretty good, though not quite as enjoyable as my favorites—books #1 and #7. I recommend reading the series in order, at least for the first few books, since previous characters do appear.
❤️ One thing to note about the series, is that the romance is a subplot. It develops quickly, with attraction leading to a lot of sex which leads to love—basically insta-love. It’s shallow, making it less interesting than the paranormal werewolf mystery.
Leigh is a former kindergarten teacher turned werewolf hunter. She made a mistake by falling for the wrong guy, who turned out to be a werewolf. He and other werewolves killed her entire family. Later, this same werewolf comes after Leigh, believing she's his mate and planning to turn her into a werewolf.
Damien is a sexy bartender with a mysterious past. Something about him feels off, making Leigh suspect he might be one of the creatures she's supposed to kill. The back-and-forth about whether he's good or bad is a common theme in the series.
Leigh is similar to Jessie in book one: they're both sarcastic, loners, and not feminine. Leigh used to be a girly girl and was even a cheerleader in high school. After what happened to her family, she cut her hair short and became stronger, more no-nonsense.
Recommend for those who enjoy a decent PNR plot with plenty of suspense. The romance is just okay. I couldn't relate much to Leigh, as she tries to come across as all tough. Her and Damien's relationship didn't feel genuine, due to the lack of trust and them barely talking. A strong connection is not built on sex.
Damien is the more likable MC. He has an interesting backstory, and there's a good plot twist about who he really is and how he was cursed.
It was nice having characters from book one involved.
2021 = reread to write review
🐺 𝘼 𝙋𝙉𝙍 𝙍𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙒𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙬𝙤𝙡𝙛 𝙃𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨
It’s pretty good, though not quite as enjoyable as my favorites—books #1 and #7. I recommend reading the series in order, at least for the first few books, since previous characters do appear.
❤️ One thing to note about the series, is that the romance is a subplot. It develops quickly, with attraction leading to a lot of sex which leads to love—basically insta-love. It’s shallow, making it less interesting than the paranormal werewolf mystery.
Leigh is a former kindergarten teacher turned werewolf hunter. She made a mistake by falling for the wrong guy, who turned out to be a werewolf. He and other werewolves killed her entire family. Later, this same werewolf comes after Leigh, believing she's his mate and planning to turn her into a werewolf.
Damien is a sexy bartender with a mysterious past. Something about him feels off, making Leigh suspect he might be one of the creatures she's supposed to kill. The back-and-forth about whether he's good or bad is a common theme in the series.
Leigh is similar to Jessie in book one: they're both sarcastic, loners, and not feminine. Leigh used to be a girly girl and was even a cheerleader in high school. After what happened to her family, she cut her hair short and became stronger, more no-nonsense.
Recommend for those who enjoy a decent PNR plot with plenty of suspense. The romance is just okay. I couldn't relate much to Leigh, as she tries to come across as all tough. Her and Damien's relationship didn't feel genuine, due to the lack of trust and them barely talking. A strong connection is not built on sex.
Damien is the more likable MC. He has an interesting backstory, and there's a good plot twist about who he really is and how he was cursed.
It was nice having characters from book one involved.
March 25, 2011
Full review here: http://diaryofacambridgestudent.wordp...
Who doesn't like bad-ass chicks and guys that make your heart swoon? This book turned out to be nothing like i have read before. From the make-your-heart-melt scenes to the werewolf-ass-kicking. Not that i have something against werewolves but in this book they were shown under a different light - as the baddies.
Leigh Tyler is a former kindergarten teacher whose world is shattered when her family, including her fiance, is murdered by a white werewolf. Soon after, she is recruited as a member of the Jager-Suchers, a secret organization of werewolf hunters. Her leader Edward sends her to the town of Crow Valley, Wisconsin, to investigate unusual werewolf activity, as it appears there is a werewolf killing and eating other werewolves. Edward also wants Leigh to train a new Jager-Sucher recruit named Jessie McQuade.
Upon arrival in Crow Valley, Leigh meets a mysterious drifter named Damien Fitzgerald. Since the death of her fiance, Leigh has avoided men and focused her attention on hunting down the white werewolf that murdered everyone she loved. But Damien awakens something in her that she thought had died with her former life. However, there is something about him that is not quite right. Leigh soon fears that Damien may be the thing she has devoted her life to destroy.
The relationship between Leigh and Damien was getting quite suffocating in the book but Jess and Will provided the perfect distraction from the werewolf killing and sex scenes.
Damien - i knew something was up with this character. I mean the pieces were sort of fitting and hinting towards the obvious - drum roll - werewolf. Plus this was kind of a clichéd pairing with the werewolf hunter falling for the werewolf. But i can't say i didn't enjoy it.
Who doesn't like bad-ass chicks and guys that make your heart swoon? This book turned out to be nothing like i have read before. From the make-your-heart-melt scenes to the werewolf-ass-kicking. Not that i have something against werewolves but in this book they were shown under a different light - as the baddies.
Leigh Tyler is a former kindergarten teacher whose world is shattered when her family, including her fiance, is murdered by a white werewolf. Soon after, she is recruited as a member of the Jager-Suchers, a secret organization of werewolf hunters. Her leader Edward sends her to the town of Crow Valley, Wisconsin, to investigate unusual werewolf activity, as it appears there is a werewolf killing and eating other werewolves. Edward also wants Leigh to train a new Jager-Sucher recruit named Jessie McQuade.
Upon arrival in Crow Valley, Leigh meets a mysterious drifter named Damien Fitzgerald. Since the death of her fiance, Leigh has avoided men and focused her attention on hunting down the white werewolf that murdered everyone she loved. But Damien awakens something in her that she thought had died with her former life. However, there is something about him that is not quite right. Leigh soon fears that Damien may be the thing she has devoted her life to destroy.
The relationship between Leigh and Damien was getting quite suffocating in the book but Jess and Will provided the perfect distraction from the werewolf killing and sex scenes.
Damien - i knew something was up with this character. I mean the pieces were sort of fitting and hinting towards the obvious - drum roll - werewolf. Plus this was kind of a clichéd pairing with the werewolf hunter falling for the werewolf. But i can't say i didn't enjoy it.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 24, 2015
Longtime Jager-Sucher Leigh is coerced by Edward into training Jessie (from ‘Blue Moon’) which means heading to Crow Valley, Wis. where piles of dead wolves (werewolves) have been found. Jessie, and Cadotte, are already there looking into the problem.
Once there, Leigh starts having flashbacks and nightmares about when her family had been slaughtered and eaten by a white wolf and his pack, leading to her becoming a hunter. She also finds herself attracted to and living in an apartment above the bar where a mysterious vagabond bartender works.
For a seasoned hunter, Leigh is very immature and unsettled. She’s supposed to be the experienced one, the one who knows how to move and hunt, how to control herself instead of rushing into things, but time after time she goes off on her own. It seems like Leigh is the one who needs training not Jessie. After Jessi and Leigh get over their alpha hunter thing, though sarcastic, they work really well together. Edward knew what he was doing by putting them together.
This had a medium complicated storyline. A bit confusing, but has a lot of cool moments. The crow really messed me up. The physical stuff was okay. I love Cora, the medicine woman, she was exactly what Leigh needed. Though I figured out a lot of the storyline, I really didn’t see the revel of the white wolf or the bittersweet ending coming. I hope things work out for them in the future one way or the other.
Quick Thoughts: 1)I figured out where the lair was almost from the beginning. Either authors make the clues intentionally blatant for our benefit, or they aren’t very good at hiding them (Ellery Queen is the master) I’m not sure which this was supposed to be.
Fave Scenes: the light bulb, the grocery fairy, the vat of Jell-O reference and the meeting with Cora and the car attack.
Once there, Leigh starts having flashbacks and nightmares about when her family had been slaughtered and eaten by a white wolf and his pack, leading to her becoming a hunter. She also finds herself attracted to and living in an apartment above the bar where a mysterious vagabond bartender works.
For a seasoned hunter, Leigh is very immature and unsettled. She’s supposed to be the experienced one, the one who knows how to move and hunt, how to control herself instead of rushing into things, but time after time she goes off on her own. It seems like Leigh is the one who needs training not Jessie. After Jessi and Leigh get over their alpha hunter thing, though sarcastic, they work really well together. Edward knew what he was doing by putting them together.
This had a medium complicated storyline. A bit confusing, but has a lot of cool moments. The crow really messed me up. The physical stuff was okay. I love Cora, the medicine woman, she was exactly what Leigh needed. Though I figured out a lot of the storyline, I really didn’t see the revel of the white wolf or the bittersweet ending coming. I hope things work out for them in the future one way or the other.
Quick Thoughts: 1)I figured out where the lair was almost from the beginning. Either authors make the clues intentionally blatant for our benefit, or they aren’t very good at hiding them (Ellery Queen is the master) I’m not sure which this was supposed to be.
Fave Scenes: the light bulb, the grocery fairy, the vat of Jell-O reference and the meeting with Cora and the car attack.
August 6, 2025
Leigh isn't what you would call a people person. It actually laughable just how far from a people person she is. Who could blame her? Her fiancé and entirely family brutally murdered and eaten by a monster who has it in his mind she is his mate.
Since that night, Leigh has been on her own. Sure she has Edward, the werewolf hunting organizer and big cheese whom she looks to as a father figure, but she doesn't have friends. So when she's told she needs to train aka babysit a newly inducted member of the gang, Leigh is less then thrilled. And of course, the two woman but heads from the get go. Both are loners and sarcastic and anti social. If they didn't hate each other so much, hell they could be best friends. And then there's the local bartender who is handsome but mysterious and that's not a good thing when werewolves are about. Especially when there's a werewolf killing other werewolves, something unheard of. And the return of the white wolf which has haunted Leighs nightmares for years.
With the looming blood moon and the werewolf activity in the area turning into a fever level, the last thing Leigh needs is romance...especially with a man who may turn out to be the thing she hates most in this world.
What i loved about this book was Leigh and Jessie. They were bad ass bitches and they were complete assholes but in the best way. Leigh is 5 foot nothing and had a hell of a mouth on her. She and Jessie are so alike it's funny to see how their hatred evolved into a true friendship. What I didn't much love is everything else. The romance with Damien was such a second thought that honestly, I couldn't have cared less about him in general. I felt zero connection between the main characters and the story was Leigh focused with Damien not even being much of a supporting lead. That honour went to Jessie. Hell, it would have better to have this be a lesbian romance story.
Since that night, Leigh has been on her own. Sure she has Edward, the werewolf hunting organizer and big cheese whom she looks to as a father figure, but she doesn't have friends. So when she's told she needs to train aka babysit a newly inducted member of the gang, Leigh is less then thrilled. And of course, the two woman but heads from the get go. Both are loners and sarcastic and anti social. If they didn't hate each other so much, hell they could be best friends. And then there's the local bartender who is handsome but mysterious and that's not a good thing when werewolves are about. Especially when there's a werewolf killing other werewolves, something unheard of. And the return of the white wolf which has haunted Leighs nightmares for years.
With the looming blood moon and the werewolf activity in the area turning into a fever level, the last thing Leigh needs is romance...especially with a man who may turn out to be the thing she hates most in this world.
What i loved about this book was Leigh and Jessie. They were bad ass bitches and they were complete assholes but in the best way. Leigh is 5 foot nothing and had a hell of a mouth on her. She and Jessie are so alike it's funny to see how their hatred evolved into a true friendship. What I didn't much love is everything else. The romance with Damien was such a second thought that honestly, I couldn't have cared less about him in general. I felt zero connection between the main characters and the story was Leigh focused with Damien not even being much of a supporting lead. That honour went to Jessie. Hell, it would have better to have this be a lesbian romance story.
March 21, 2010
Leigh Tyler is a former kindergarten teacher whose world is shattered when her family, including her fiance, is murdered by a white werewolf. Soon after, she is recruited as a member of the Jager-Suchers, a secret organization of werewolf hunters. Her leader Edward sends her to the town of Crow Valley, Wisconsin, to investigate unusual werewolf activity, as it appears there is a werewolf killing and eating other werewolves. Edward also wants Leigh to train a new Jager-Sucher recruit named Jessie McQuade.
Upon arrival in Crow Valley, Leigh meets a mysterious drifter named Damien Fitzgerald. Since the death of her fiance, Leigh has avoided men and focused her attention on hunting down the white werewolf that murdered everyone she loved. But Damien awakens something in her that she thought had died with her former life. However, there is something about him that is not quite right. Leigh soon fears that Damien may be the thing she has devoted her life to destroy.
Hunter's Moon is the second book in Lori Handeland's Nightcreature series. The story is suspenseful with fascinating characters. Leigh is a strong, clever, kick-butt heroine. I enjoyed the tense relationship between Leigh and Jessie. I do feel like Damien was a bit short-changed as the "hero" in this book; the secondary characters, Jessie and Will (Jessie's sexy, bookish boyfriend), get about as much attention as Damien does. The story is full of sexual tension with very hot love scenes, but I wouldn't say romance is a big focus. Though part of a series, this book could be read stand-alone, but I highly recommend reading Blue Moon first to hear Jessie and Will's story. I really enjoyed Hunter's Moon, and I am looking forward to reading the next in the series.
Upon arrival in Crow Valley, Leigh meets a mysterious drifter named Damien Fitzgerald. Since the death of her fiance, Leigh has avoided men and focused her attention on hunting down the white werewolf that murdered everyone she loved. But Damien awakens something in her that she thought had died with her former life. However, there is something about him that is not quite right. Leigh soon fears that Damien may be the thing she has devoted her life to destroy.
Hunter's Moon is the second book in Lori Handeland's Nightcreature series. The story is suspenseful with fascinating characters. Leigh is a strong, clever, kick-butt heroine. I enjoyed the tense relationship between Leigh and Jessie. I do feel like Damien was a bit short-changed as the "hero" in this book; the secondary characters, Jessie and Will (Jessie's sexy, bookish boyfriend), get about as much attention as Damien does. The story is full of sexual tension with very hot love scenes, but I wouldn't say romance is a big focus. Though part of a series, this book could be read stand-alone, but I highly recommend reading Blue Moon first to hear Jessie and Will's story. I really enjoyed Hunter's Moon, and I am looking forward to reading the next in the series.
March 4, 2017
Leigh Tyler's family was murdered by werewolves and she has been on the path for vengeance ever since. She's asked to come to Crow Valley to train Jessie (from the previous book, Blue Moon) and to figure out why werewolves keep showing up dead with no evidence of having been wounded with silver. Damien, the bartender working in the bar below the apartment in which Leigh is staying, is extremely mysterious and seems to also have a traumatic past. And of course, there's the extreme attraction they feel for each other that Leigh refuses to succumb to, as she's sworn to protect her heart.
Just like the first one, this story sucked me in and kept my attention for the duration. I love that! The mystery and suspense was also pretty great. This would have been a truly fantastic book if the heroine didn't sound and feel exactly like Jessie from Blue Moon. The same sarcasm, lack of femininity and avoidance of intimacy. The romance seemed to progress the same way also, with an out of the blue, super hot sexual experience mired in distrust and a hero who falls in love before the heroine. Damien was at least interesting because of his particular secret. But I also felt the ending didn't entirely tie up loose ends. It felt a little ambiguous and I can accept that if it's wrapped up in the next book. But, at no point did the heroine trust her secret and experiences with the hero, and I felt like that conversation needed to happen before I could be completely satisfied with the ending.
Just like the first one, this story sucked me in and kept my attention for the duration. I love that! The mystery and suspense was also pretty great. This would have been a truly fantastic book if the heroine didn't sound and feel exactly like Jessie from Blue Moon. The same sarcasm, lack of femininity and avoidance of intimacy. The romance seemed to progress the same way also, with an out of the blue, super hot sexual experience mired in distrust and a hero who falls in love before the heroine. Damien was at least interesting because of his particular secret. But I also felt the ending didn't entirely tie up loose ends. It felt a little ambiguous and I can accept that if it's wrapped up in the next book. But, at no point did the heroine trust her secret and experiences with the hero, and I felt like that conversation needed to happen before I could be completely satisfied with the ending.
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November 3, 2015
I enjoyed this story of Leigh and Damien. They were both very human, flawed, yet struggling to make something of their tragedies. The passion is hot and steamy as in all the Handeland's I've read so far. The plot too is well thought out. A good offering for the genre.
Re-read 03/11/2015. Coming back to this after so long made me realise why I enjoy Handeland's narrative of myth and legend turned into interesting supernatural romance. The myth of the Power Eater is a chilling one, combining the evils of Nazi Germany and a sociopath's desperate desire for power and position. Hector is after Leigh because she is the only woman who looked like his mother to come to him. The rest he'd killed, but she came to him willingly and so he was convinced that she was his mate. For that he destroyed her fiance and her family. Daimen too his haunted by the bargain he made during World War II to survive Hilter's Werewolf Army at any cost. The return of his soul because of sacrifice brings these two narratives together and demonstrates the power of purity and goodness.
Re-read 03/11/2015. Coming back to this after so long made me realise why I enjoy Handeland's narrative of myth and legend turned into interesting supernatural romance. The myth of the Power Eater is a chilling one, combining the evils of Nazi Germany and a sociopath's desperate desire for power and position. Hector is after Leigh because she is the only woman who looked like his mother to come to him. The rest he'd killed, but she came to him willingly and so he was convinced that she was his mate. For that he destroyed her fiance and her family. Daimen too his haunted by the bargain he made during World War II to survive Hilter's Werewolf Army at any cost. The return of his soul because of sacrifice brings these two narratives together and demonstrates the power of purity and goodness.
April 17, 2017
Was very much like the first book, sometimes slightly better, but a huge disappointment. After the horrible first novel, I gave this and the third novel a chance, because my main problem was the heroine, Jessie.
Unfortunately the heroine in this book, Leigh, is just like Jessie. The plot was just a little better, mostly because it offered a background-story. Now, what's wrong with the guys in Handeland's books? It seems they all say the same stuff. 'Waited for you all my life blah' and 'If you want it to be just sex, then that's okay/Do you just like me for the sex?' and I'm sitting there all.. bored.
I mean, seriously. The romance? Awkward and very much like Jessie and Will's. Even the conversations seemed to be .. rewritten ones? Don't know, I simply did not like that everything, the conversations, people etc. reminded me of those of the first installment.
As before, I can only point out how stupid she was, but beside that the novel seemed to be good. I wouldn't recommend buying it, though.
Unfortunately the heroine in this book, Leigh, is just like Jessie. The plot was just a little better, mostly because it offered a background-story. Now, what's wrong with the guys in Handeland's books? It seems they all say the same stuff. 'Waited for you all my life blah' and 'If you want it to be just sex, then that's okay/Do you just like me for the sex?' and I'm sitting there all.. bored.
I mean, seriously. The romance? Awkward and very much like Jessie and Will's. Even the conversations seemed to be .. rewritten ones? Don't know, I simply did not like that everything, the conversations, people etc. reminded me of those of the first installment.
As before, I can only point out how stupid she was, but beside that the novel seemed to be good. I wouldn't recommend buying it, though.
July 11, 2013
Leigh is one of the best Jager-Sucher (were-wolf killers) but inside she has lost her will to do anything but seek revenge. She is happily killing wolves in Canada when her boss sends her to a small town because something odd is happening here. The werewolves are killing each other which cannot be right. When she arrives in town she meets Jessie and Will (Blue Moon) and our leading man Damien. The problem is now Leigh has found how broken and cut off she is but can she warm up to new friends or will she continue to live in silence.
This is a cute story and sweet little romance. Sometimes Leigh and Jessie are like testosterone filled women and that got on my nerves a little but it is a pleasant change. The mystery is rather easy to solve but you still really enjoy the ride. This story could be a stand alone because it picks up right at the end of Blue Moon but I think it is better to read the story of Jessie and Will.
This is a cute story and sweet little romance. Sometimes Leigh and Jessie are like testosterone filled women and that got on my nerves a little but it is a pleasant change. The mystery is rather easy to solve but you still really enjoy the ride. This story could be a stand alone because it picks up right at the end of Blue Moon but I think it is better to read the story of Jessie and Will.
April 13, 2010
Well, because of the enthusiasm of the first book I expected a very good continuation. But the book disappointed me very much.
The beginning of the book is similar to the first one, but in this part it was a big problem of the similarities. Often you think that you read the first book and it seems as the author hadn’t a idea for this book and write it down without any new thoughts. The story has not many suspenses and the erotic scene are very thin and sketchy, too.
The flashbacks for the dead of Leigh’s family go on my nervey because the author write it down very often. People from the frist book were their too, but Will and Jessie are not very good in this book. The relationship between them and the handling of each other is sometimes embarassing.
I can’t recommend this book because it has many weakness and I was very disappointed. So I’ll read the next one but if this will not be better, than I won’t read any book of this author again.
The beginning of the book is similar to the first one, but in this part it was a big problem of the similarities. Often you think that you read the first book and it seems as the author hadn’t a idea for this book and write it down without any new thoughts. The story has not many suspenses and the erotic scene are very thin and sketchy, too.
The flashbacks for the dead of Leigh’s family go on my nervey because the author write it down very often. People from the frist book were their too, but Will and Jessie are not very good in this book. The relationship between them and the handling of each other is sometimes embarassing.
I can’t recommend this book because it has many weakness and I was very disappointed. So I’ll read the next one but if this will not be better, than I won’t read any book of this author again.
December 26, 2008
I was expecting more out of this book because I liked the first one in this series (Blue Moon) so much. I think that this book had too much sex in it. I know there was sex in the first one also but it just seemed like this one went a little overboard.
That said I still liked the story. I liked the character Leigh, she showed what I think most powerful women feel, that there is a soft side to them also (no matter how much they try to cover it up). I liked that Jessie was still a part of this book. While we didn't get to read her thoughts I still like her as a character and was happy that she was in this book also.
I will be reading the rest of the series. I think that the author is great and even though this one was a little heavy on making love it was still well written. Great character development and good story line.
That said I still liked the story. I liked the character Leigh, she showed what I think most powerful women feel, that there is a soft side to them also (no matter how much they try to cover it up). I liked that Jessie was still a part of this book. While we didn't get to read her thoughts I still like her as a character and was happy that she was in this book also.
I will be reading the rest of the series. I think that the author is great and even though this one was a little heavy on making love it was still well written. Great character development and good story line.
December 1, 2009
I liked this book better than Blue moon. It has actually convinced me to get the next book in the series.
It is a nice easy read, still not alot of heart to it but more than Blue Moon. I actually found myself getting to know Jessie and Will (the main characters in Blue Moon) alot better, and it wasn't even their book. I really liked story it was a little less predictable I and thought that Damien and Leigh were pretty damn cool.
One thing I'm not used to is the negative speal on warewolves. These books treat it like a disease more then a gift, which is a change from other books I have read. The warewolves turn evil with bloodlust the first few years of being changed and kill everyone. I kinda like my paranormals having a choice between good and evil, while being in control of themselves and their own destinys.
It is a nice easy read, still not alot of heart to it but more than Blue Moon. I actually found myself getting to know Jessie and Will (the main characters in Blue Moon) alot better, and it wasn't even their book. I really liked story it was a little less predictable I and thought that Damien and Leigh were pretty damn cool.
One thing I'm not used to is the negative speal on warewolves. These books treat it like a disease more then a gift, which is a change from other books I have read. The warewolves turn evil with bloodlust the first few years of being changed and kill everyone. I kinda like my paranormals having a choice between good and evil, while being in control of themselves and their own destinys.
April 26, 2011
Another great installment of the Night Creatures series!! I love how the author uses Ojibwe history, tales and ceremonies to create a plot base that is completely unique. The book started off a little slow, as did "Blue Moon" (Nightcreatures #1). We are introduced to a new character, Leigh who has been hunting werewolves for several years for a government organization called the Jager-Sucher Society. She has been sent to a small town in Wisconsin to help train Jessie, the town Sherriff and her lover William Cadotte (who we met in the previous book) to become a Jager-Sucher hunter. She rents an apartment from a gorgeous irish man, Damien Fitzgerald, who she tries not to let distract her from her hunting. Distraction can be deadly, when you're a werewolf hunter. Hunter's Moon is an edge of your seat supernatural adventure with a bit of romance tossed in for good measure.
February 25, 2012
Hold a grudge much? The female lead in the book has decided revenge will be her mission in life. How long can you have nothing in your life but anger? To be honest I would think its plausible given her back-story but it makes for a not very likable character. So Leigh is sent to small town Wisconsin to solve the "wolf" problem. Enter Damien Fitzgerald, an enigma wrapped in a mystery. He seems to be hiding an awful lot, not to mention he seems to be in all the wrong places at all the wrong times. Sadly Leigh is as attracted to him as she is convinced that he may be one of the bad guys. One moment she has proven its OK to fall into bed with him and the next she isn't so sure. I actually really enjoyed this yo-yo.
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